NASA Technology Meets Bode Miller Style: Introducing Revo Black Revo has announced the launch of Revo Black, a new design concept in collaboration with Bode Miller. The collection features three distinct concepts, including one designed in conjunction with the famed alpine ski racer. These glasses were designed with skiing in mind to protect the skier’s eyes without obstructing the stunning view that often accompanies skiing. Related: Bode Miller’s Favorite […] Gear Review Joseph Puetz | September 16, 2021 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO Invests $325,000 in Housing for Workforce It seems Winter Park, CO is making serious attempts to address the problem that virtually all ski towns are facing: workforce housing. According to Sky-Hi News, the town council has approved a budget of $325,000 to pay owners of short-term rental properties to lease their properties long-term. The council has dubbed this the Short-Term Fix problem, and it will pair small […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | September 10, 2021 2 Comments
The 7 Oldest Operating Ski Lifts in North America The up is never as fun as the down. The chairlift is just a means to get that next face shot or to continue the hunt for the perfect turn. No one ever talks about how insane the tram is as they’re about to crap themselves when they realize how psycho Corbet’s Couloir truly is. No. The magic of floating up […] Brains Joseph Puetz | September 9, 2021 15 Comments
Mt. Bachelor to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 18% Through Proposed Biomass Facility In an effort to reduce carbon emissions as Deschutes County, Oregon continues to grow, Mt. Bachelor aims to build a biomass facility that will burn woody materials to heat the West Village buildings at the ski area. The facility would cost $5.5 million and would replace the use of propane that is currently used to heat Mt. Bachelor. One of […] Brains Joseph Puetz | September 7, 2021 0 Comments
Has Summertime Use of Snow Guns Become Essential for Saving the Tahoe Ski Industry? On August 14th, the Caldor Fire began near Little Mountain in El Dorado County, and by the 16th, it had grown to 764 acres. On the 31st of August, it has grown to 191,607 acres and has actively burned for 17 days. According to Cal Fire, only 16% of the blaze is contained and has destroyed 669 buildings in its […] Fire Joseph Puetz | August 31, 2021 14 Comments
Above-Freezing Air Temperature Still Offers Chance of Snow—Sometimes Recent snowfall across the Rockies has me jonesing for ski season. Unfortunately, August in the midwest spells 90-degree temps and high humidity. If we’re extremely lucky, the earliest snowfall won’t be till late October, and ski season won’t start until the middle of November. So we’re still a ways off. But snow can fall even if it’s above 32 degrees, […] Brains Joseph Puetz | August 27, 2021 1 Comment
CRSP: Introducing a Ski and Snowboard Company Proudly Made in Winter Park, CO Want rad skis? Then you should get your skis made by a rad skier. Fully custom and overbuilt to thrash the Rockies, CRSP offers up planks built by Winter Park local Chris Peters. Those living in Fraser Valley know him as Crispy, and his products will keep your turns looking oh-so-crisp. I got the opportunity to have a phone interview […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | August 20, 2021 0 Comments
Flooding and Drought at the Same Time? A Reality for Much of Utah The western U.S. has seen exceptional drought this summer, leading to extremely dry soil. The beginning of the monsoon season has brought heavy rainfall, which brings much-needed moisture. But with it brings flash flooding to areas that are unprepared. According to Glen Merrill, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, Capitol Reef National Park broke a record […] Brains Joseph Puetz | August 4, 2021 1 Comment
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